Canadian
VIC 3350 • Rest of VIC
About Canadian
Canadian is a residential suburb within the City of Ballarat, located in central Victoria approximately 115 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The suburb sits at an elevation of 458 metres on Ballarat's eastern fringe and takes its name from the Canadian miners who settled the area during the mid-19th century gold rush. With a population of 4,098 and a median age of 37, Canadian is a predominantly Anglo-Australian community — over 80% of residents were born in Australia — with a settled, family-friendly character and affordable housing by Victorian standards.
Canadian offers residents easy access to the full range of services available in the broader Ballarat urban area, including schools, shopping centres, parklands, and Federation University Australia. The suburb is connected to central Ballarat by local bus routes, with V/Line train services to Melbourne Southern Cross available from Ballarat Station approximately 4 kilometres away. The suburb's quiet streets, spacious housing, and proximity to Ballarat's amenities make it a popular choice for families and those seeking regional lifestyle with a manageable commute.
Canadian falls under postcode 3350 and is governed by Ballarat Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eureka (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Ballarat Transit Route 12, 13 — Ballarat CBD (Sturt Street) 15-20 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Access Ballarat Station via local bus or car; Western Ring Road and Western Freeway connect to Melbourne
Most daily errands require a car; local bus routes connect to Ballarat city centre but frequency is limited
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cuthberts Road
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Barkly Street
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Fussell Street
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Otway Street South
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Landsborough Street
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1425 Sturt Street
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614 Mair Street
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Sturt (West) Street
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Chisholm Street
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Dana Street
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Greenhalghs Road
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Thompson Street
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25 Gillies Street
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1412 Geelong Road
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1503 Geelong Road
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244 Moss Avenue
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8 Monte Road
Housing 2021 Census
23 state housing + 30 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 106
- 2. England 85
- 3. China 41
- 4. Netherlands 23
- 5. New Zealand 22
- 6. Iran 20
- 7. Pakistan 20
- 8. Philippines 20
- 9. Malaysia 15
- 10. United States 13
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)